Eagles Host Markel Bell for Pre-Draft Visit

0:00It's March 27th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Philadelphia Eagles are hosting Miami Offensive Tackle Markle Bell for a pre-draft 30 visit. This 6-foot-9, 346-pound giant caught their eye with his elite arm length of 36-3-8 inches, ranking 6-longest ever at the Scouting Combine. Bell's shone last season for Miami, which reached the national championship game but fell short to Indiana. He didn't allow a single sack over 558 pass protection snaps and just nine pressures total, showing real promise of front. Scouts love his quick feet and ability to smother defenders, though some worry about hand placement translating to the pros. The Eagles already added three developmental tackles last year, including day three picks, and an undrafted free agent who's turning heads in camp. Bell projects as a mid-round guy, maybe third to fifth round, fitting Philadelphia's plan for depth behind veteran Lane Johnson.

1:02General manager Harry Roseman says their scouting stays focused on core traits, like displacing defenders, with just a slight nod to more athleticism. Meanwhile, after visiting Memphis Tackle Travis Burke, the Eagles keep building their offensive line options ahead of the 2026 draft.